The Rumour Mill: Tuesday’s football news and gossip

Yoon Bit-Garam to Ibrox?

South Korean Yoon Bit-Garam is on Rangers’ radar.

The club have held talks with his agent with a view to the midfielder signing on at Ibrox in January. (The Herald)

He is rated at £1.5 million and could help Rangers exploit commercial opportunities abroad, but no official talks have taken place yet. (Daily Express)

Aluko warned about move

Sone Aluko will face a backlash from Aberdeen fans if he signs for Rangers, however, according to David Robertson, who made a simiar switch in 1991. (Daily Mail)

Ki fit, Hooiveld on way out

Celtic’s Ki Sung-Yeung has declared himself fit for Celtic’s match against Inverness on Saturday, despite having been in hospital in Seoul after falling ill last week. (The Sun)

Jos Hooiveld could be on his way out though, after Sunderland began talks to sign him permanently. He has been on loan from Parkhead this season. (Daily Record)

Scotland earn praise

Scotland under-21 team have earned plaudits after they overcame the Netherlands on their own turf last night. The side won 2-1 in Nijmegen after goals from David Wotherspoon and Jordan Rhodes. (The Scotsman)

Sir Alex Fergusson believes Scotland have the ability to qualify for the World Cup in Brazil in 2014 after seeing a resurgence under Craig Levein. (Daily Express)

Terry Butcher has backed English-born players pulling on the Scotland shirt, pointing to the success it has brought to France and the Republic of Ireland. (The Scotsman)

In brief

Robbie Neilson will sign for Dundee United today until the end of the season. His debut could come this weekend against his former side Hearts. (The Scotsman)

Billy Brown, Hibs’ caretaker manager, is working his players as hard as he can before his expected debut in the position this weekend. (The Scotsman)

Former Motherwell manager Jim Gannon is the new director of football at Stockport County. His assistant is former Ross County boss and Celtic reserves coach Willie McStay. (The Scotsman)

Murray Davidson has almost recovered from injury and could return for St Johnstone against Rangers. (Daily Express)